Boston Red Sox left-handed ace Jon Lester was traded to the Oakland A's on Thursday morning as general manager Billy Beane continues his all-in push for a World Series. But to get Lester, the A's part with All-Star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, a 28-year-old who served as the big bat in the middle of Oakland's balanced offense. Minus Cespedes, the A's might be required to make another move to bolster the offense. A few hours later, FOX Sports 1 reported that the A's had traded left-hander Tommy Milone to the Minnesota Twins for outfielder Sam Fuld. Fuld, 32, was batting .358 in July. and began the season with Oakland. Lester gives Oakland a nearly unrivaled one-two...

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Boston Red Sox left-handed ace Jon Lester was traded to the Oakland A's on Thursday morning as general manager Billy Beane continues his all-in push for a World Series.But to get Lester, the A's part with All-Star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, a 28-year-old...

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But to get Lester, the A's parted with All-Star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, a...

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